Braves lose Martin Perez to injured list ahead of Wild Card series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Atlanta Braves announced Martin Perez will miss the Wild Card series due to lower back inflammation, as he has been placed on the 15-day injured list. This injury raises questions about the team's starting rotation depth, particularly regarding the potential Game 3 starter. Perez is expected to be unavailable for the first two rounds of the postseason, with his earliest return possible by October 6 for Game 3 of the NLDS. His absence is significant as he was anticipated to play a key role for the Braves in the playoffs.
- •Martin Perez is placed on the 15-day injured list.
- •He has lower back inflammation and will miss the Wild Card series.
- •The Braves face uncertainty over their pitching rotation.
- •Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle are expected to start the first two games.
- •Perez could return by October 6 for the NLDS if backdated.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Braves will be without $71M All-Star veteran in Wild Card series, raising rotation red flags
"The Atlanta Braves just lost another starting pitcher on Thursday. This makes the rotation for the Wild Card even more short staffed.
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